🎉Mardi Gras and Carnival festivals in the Middle Ages were wilder than modern celebrations
🍝The 15th century Italian cookbook 'Libro de arte Coquinaria' contains a recipe for ravioli for meat days
🔪The ravioli filling consists of aged cheese, pork belly, and chopped herbs, seasoned with spices
🎭Carnival and Mardi Gras in the Middle Ages allowed people to release frustrations and engage in debauchery
🏰Venice was known for its colorful masks and elaborate Carnival celebrations in the 18th century
What is the origin of Carnival and Mardi Gras?
—The origin of Carnival and Mardi Gras is debated, with some believing it grew out of pagan festivals
What were some common activities during Carnival in the Middle Ages?
—Carnival in the Middle Ages involved masquerades, feasting, revelry, and mock battles
What were the ingredients in Medieval ravioli for meat days?
—Medieval ravioli for meat days were filled with aged cheese, pork belly, herbs, and spices
How did Carnival and Lent interact in Medieval Europe?
—Carnival and Lent were often depicted as opposing forces in Medieval plays and trials
What are some modern celebrations influenced by Medieval Carnival?
—Venice's Carnival and the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro have historical connections to Medieval Carnival
00:00In this episode of Tasting History, we explore the world of Mardi Gras and Carnival in the Middle Ages and recreate a 15th century Italian recipe for ravioli for meat days.
07:17Carnival and Mardi Gras in the Middle Ages allowed people to release their frustrations and engage in debauchery and indulgence.
13:19Venice's Carnival was known for its elaborate masks and colorful celebrations, and it became a major tourist attraction.
15:33The recipe for Medieval ravioli for meat days consists of aged cheese, pork belly, herbs, and spices, and it was boiled and topped with grated cheese and sweet spices.
